Chip Key Cutting

But then he says i couldn t get the key cut.

Chip key cutting.

Indeed most car keys sold since 2001 now having a computer chip inside leaving hardware stores. Keys must be purchased from ace hardware to be cut or programmed. For a code cut key it can cost you about 5 for a house key and 8 for auto chip car keys if you have the key on hand. Is it possible to get a new one.

When locks are made for the vehicle by the manufacturer a special keycode is saved with the vehicle identification number that designated each cut in the key. Yes at the keyless shop we are able to make a key for your vehicle from your vin. The costs as you can see can greatly depend on the type of key you want to have cut. Solutions to the computer chip problem.

How does that work. If you need to replace a lost chip key you must contact a professional with the appropriate equipment to create a new chip key and program your car to recognize the key. The major difference between a basic car key and a transponder key is that the chip in the transponder key must be programmed before it can start the vehicle. An additional chip key can only be cut if you have one of the original keys.

I lost all the keys to my car and it has a chip.